14-year-old series burglary in Vienna: 50 cars broken up!
14-year-old series burglary in Vienna: 50 cars broken up!
Wien, Österreich - in Vienna caused a 14-year-old boy after he was caught by the police. The young person is suspected of having broken up a significant number of vehicles in the urban area - there is talk of around 40 to 50 cars. The arrest took place on Tuesday morning around 6:15 a.m. in Meidling. The boy was noticed because he drove through the streets uncertainly with a stolen car. During a check, the police discovered a badly damaged car in Wittmayergasse, which was parked on the sidewalk. The young person confessed to having taken the side window of the vehicle and putting the car into operation with a key found in the glove compartment.
In the youth search, the police found cash of 2,298.67 euros, two knives, a pepper spray, various tobacco products and a damaged garage opener. When the survey, the arrested did not provide any information about his accomplices. At the order of the Vienna public prosecutor's office, the 14-year-old was reported on the foot. The investigation into the unknown midsts will continue by the Vienna State Criminal Police Office, South. People who have clues are called to report. This incident is not an isolated case, because the crime statistics show an alarming trend.
youth crime on the advance
According to the current police reporting statistics, there is a worrying increase in youth crime in Vienna. In 2024, over 14,800 suspects under the age of 18 were reported, which corresponds to an increase of 33%. Particularly noteworthy is the sudden increase in suspects in the age group 10 to 14 years from 3,186 to 5,066. The proportion of perpetrators who come from abroad is also 57.1%.
While burglaries in apartments and houses went back in the previous year, the property offenses rose by 4.7% to a total of 131,101 cases. The number of predatory crimes displayed even increased from 1,180 to 1,394 cases, which corresponds to an increase of 18.1%. A sad record was recorded in the displayed rapes: these rose by 10.9% to 519. The murder rate has also increased, with 26 murders in 2024, 24 of which could be clarified.
prevention in focus
In 2024, an interdisciplinary working group on “child and youth crime” in Vienna was launched in 2024. The aim of this group is to intensify the prevention work and find solutions in order to increase security for children and adolescents. A look at these statistics and the incidents, such as those with the 14-year-old, clearly shows that there is something due, and the city has to act to offer the young people a positive environment.Further information on the current developments can be found at Puls24 , Today and orf Vienna .
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